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Where are computers
located in the library? Do all computers have Word, Excel,
etc. on them?
Do I need a login
to use library computers? How do I get a login?
- All library computers require a login. Persons not affiliated
with the University may use the library "research"
computers in the South carrels on the 2nd floor by asking
the Reference Librarian to log them in.
- Student logins can be obtained by calling the Benedictine
University Help Desk at (630) 829-6684.
Where are
printers located? Is there a charge for printing?
Printers are located on the 2nd floor. There is no charge
for printing to Benedictine students, faculty or staff.
All other patrons are charged five cents per page for
printing. Please pay for printing at the Circulation Desk.
Does the
library have scanners?
The library has two flatbed scanners attached to the
assistive technology
computers on the 2nd floor. They are available
for general student use as long as visually impaired patrons
do not need to use these computers.
What type of assistive
computing technologies does the library have?
The library has Jaws screen-reading software as well
as OpenBook, an application that scans printed matter
and converts it to large text and/or speech. Please see
the Reference Librarian for more information.
Where can I get
help using computers or software?
For help with computers and software, contact the Benedictine
University Help Desk at (630) 829-6684. The library staff
can provide some simple troubleshooting and assistance
under limited circumstances as time permits.
Where are
photocopiers located? What do copies cost?
Copiers are located on the 2nd
and 3rd
floors. Copies are 10 cents per side copied (that is,
one-sided copies are 10 cents and two-sided copies are
20 cents). The copy machines only take copy cards -- they
will not accept coins or bills.
How do I
purchase a copy card? What if I only need to make a few
copies?
- The copy
card vending machine is located next to the
2nd floor copier. These copy cards may be used at all
public copiers throughout the University.
- Intial purchase of a copy card costs $1.00 and you must
purchase the card with a dollar bill. (Subsequent refills
of your card can take denominations other than a dollar
bill; it is only the initial purchase of the card that
requires a dollar bill.) The initial card will be issued
to you with 5 copies on it.
- The card may then be refilled with more money. When
you refill the card, you will receive full value for the
dollar amount applied (that is, if you refill the card
for $5.00 you will receive $5.00 in copies).
- If you only need to make one or two copies, you can
borrow a copy card from the Circulation Desk and pay for
your copies there in cash.
How do I use
the microfilm & microfiche reader/printers? What is
the charge for printing from them?
Two types of microfilm/fiche reader/printers are available.
Both are located on the 3rd floor. The computer-based
reader/printer creates files in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format
that users can save, e-mail or print. There is no charge
for using the computer-based reader. The older reader/printer
prints only, at a charge of ten cents per page. For assistance
with both types of machines please ask at the Reference
Desk.
Where does
the library have VHS & DVD players?
- A combination TV/VHS player is located in the North
carrels on the 2nd floor. It requires headphones
to use. Headphones may be checked out from the Circulation
Desk.
- A combination TV/VHS player is located in study
room 406 on the 4th floor. This room is very
popular so we recommend that you reserve
it in advance with the Circulation Desk, either
in person or by calling (630) 829-6050.
- The library's two
loaner laptops have built-in DVD drives. Laptops
can be reserved in advance with the Circulation Desk,
either in person or by calling (630) 829-6050.
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